Janus -

Rio puts out ( or did, not too long ago ) a product for exactly this purpose. It is called "Le Strap." The packaging for the ones I have indicate it is a "#3 for Maxima" which suggests that various sizes are available. I think the package I bought had 5 or 6 straps, at a cost of $3.95.

I tried to find the product on Rio's website, but couldn't. If you can't find it at your local fly shop, on Rio's site, or from a mail order source, and you want to try it, send me a PM and I'll see if it is still available locally.

John

P.S. Or you can call Jimmy's Fly Shop in Idaho Falls at 208-524-7160. If he has it, Jimmy will sell it to you and probably add a very nominal postage charge. If he doesn't have it and it is still available from Rio, he can probably get it in a matter of hours and have it in the mail in a day or two.